Walking through the grocery store, my face lit up. I had spotted a new product, which is always a highlight for me.

It was a Cadbury “Scream Egg.” Get it? Ha, ha. In time for Halloween, a “Cream Egg” filled with green cream. I was in a state of new product bliss, especially because my son, who loves Cadbury Cream Eggs was standing next to me.

In delight, I pointed out the new candy. Turning to me and responding in a matter of fact tone, he said, “Lately, the taste of chocolate has been making me feel sick.”

I smiled, because I have heard very similar phrases before. Phrases uttered by someone that I love. Phrases delivered by his health conscious mother.

My son was speaking “mom speak” and I had no response. Just the way it should be.